I ve read that lewis will be back top gear on january 17, do you guys thinks he will beat vettel's time of 1:44.0. I saw the trailer on top gear's website and lewis was on a dry day cant wait too see the epsidoe.

Meh. Been there, done that. Nothing new is it. I'd like to see them get away from F1 drivers. Get Loeb on, or one of the NASCAR guys, or McNish, or Toseland. Anyone but an F1 driver. There are other motorsports out there.

Meh. Been there, done that. Nothing new is it. I'd like to see them get away from F1 drivers. Get Loeb on, or one of the NASCAR guys, or McNish, or Toseland. Anyone but an F1 driver. There are other motorsports out there.

Yep him or Hirvonen/ Solberg would be a real coup for the program IMHO

Think you have to remember that Top Gear isn't really a motorsport/cars program anymore and has not not been for some time it's more an entertainment program hosted by three guys who like cars, it's audience isn't really for the petrol head more for those wanting to see the big challenges that they do and all the antics that they get up to.

That's why it's so popular and why guys like Hamilton will get invited back rather than guys like Loeb being invited as chances are that most of the audience have never heard of Loeb or know little of him.

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So saying he took short cuts is Hatred? even after you post the evidence to back me up?

No it was merely a pointing out that it wasn't a representative clean time.

No one cares about the times. It's just a bit of fun on a silly show that doesn't take itself seriously never mind it's guests. Who cares if corners were cut? Are you going to haul up to the stewards for it?

All non F1 guys who have done brilliant things in things that aren't F1. They'd do just fine.

other than Rossi and Loeb, how many of those guys do you reckon the average person will know? a large percentage of F1 fans don't watch other motorsports. some of those won't have been around long enough to remember Villenueve or Montoya. when you add that not all the people who watch Top Gear are F1 fans, I can't see any of these guys giving the show a big enough ratings to be worth booking. why get Jason Plato when some bloke In an upcoming Movie will bring in extra viewers, and maybe some advertising money too.

I'd love them to get Gronholm on. Firstly, despite what stats or anyone's opinions might say, he's my favourite ever rally driver and the most entertaining for my money. Secondly, he's quite funny in his own right.

But seriously, I hope they've at least tried for Loeb - the F1 board should be more "pro-drivers" rather than F1 specific.

Alternatively, i'd love them to send Nico and Lewis or something just to add some spice.

Maybe Max and Tom Chilton could go on as a double booking. Tom has already been on their "racing stupid vehicles" feature a couple of times. Throw in a bit of sibling and cross formula rivalry and that would make a good show.

I only know Loeb, Rossi, Montoya, Villenueve, McNish, Shedden, Platon, Neal... well to be fair there's only 5 I don't know But still, I cant imagine interest would be that high in getting some of them on there. Not many motorsports have big followings to begin with, F1 is propelled into the celebrity status, and as such goes with the "Star in car us normal folk can afford" segment. BBC wants celebrities, people that will be of big interest, and Nascar drivers isn't going to cut it for them sadly. Most of the sports don't get much of a showing, if any, on the BBC anyway, so highly unlikely they'll feature them on Top Gear.

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All non F1 guys who have done brilliant things in things that aren't F1. They'd do just fine.

other than Rossi and Loeb, how many of those guys do you reckon the average person will know? a large percentage of F1 fans don't watch other motorsports. some of those won't have been around long enough to remember Villenueve or Montoya. when you add that not all the people who watch Top Gear are F1 fans, I can't see any of these guys giving the show a big enough ratings to be worth booking. why get Jason Plato when some bloke In an upcoming Movie will bring in extra viewers, and maybe some advertising money too.

Maybe it was the plural when he only did it once and it wasn't all 4 wheels i believe?

Nah there was a youtube video that showed a few more, came up on my recommendations a while back.

I just can't be arsed looking for it and getting into a fairy cakes fight over it . Mainly because Lewis couldn't see the markings because of the conditions.

But sure as usual point out something that doesn't make Lewis Lord God of all things on the track and instantly you are a hater

I think the main problem here is perhaps that some posters seem to feel that they must find something to belittle the driver currently being discussed for no better reason than their dislike of that driver and often the comment made doesn't improve the thread direction at all but just lowers the tone ... I would like to point out that this comment isn't directed solely @ Johnston but to all posters from all the respective fan bases that post in a similar manner .... I would apologise in advance for offense caused by my criticism but sod it, live with it ... Rant over

All non F1 guys who have done brilliant things in things that aren't F1. They'd do just fine.

other than Rossi and Loeb, how many of those guys do you reckon the average person will know? a large percentage of F1 fans don't watch other motorsports. some of those won't have been around long enough to remember Villenueve or Montoya. when you add that not all the people who watch Top Gear are F1 fans, I can't see any of these guys giving the show a big enough ratings to be worth booking. why get Jason Plato when some bloke In an upcoming Movie will bring in extra viewers, and maybe some advertising money too.

Top Gear is a BBC show so no adverts (other than for the BBC of course).